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Fragrance Review: Sisley, Eau de Sisley 3 (2009)

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"It is wonderful to have something you can wear on a hot day, but still have that depth."

Fragrance Review: Jean Patou, 1000 (1972)

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"...the name stands for the number of times the perfectionists at Patou tried to get it right."

Fragrance Review: Montana, Just Me (1998)

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"One of perfumer Francoise Caron’s (Ombre Rose etc.) forgotten gems…"

Fragrance Review: Alexander McQueen, Kingdom (2003)

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"Kingdom marries Cumin to Rose, sweet citrus to sweaty skin."

Fragrance Review: Tauer Perfumes, Vetiver Dance (2008)

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"Any road you choose with vetiver, I am sure will lead you to a beautiful fulfilling end..."

Fragrance Review: Bond No. 9, Chelsea Flowers (2003)

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"...a little fresh, a little sweet, very floral & very feminine..."

Fragrance Review: Fresh, Cannabis Rose (2008)

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"...it lasts well in a pretty pure form, with very little diminishment to what attracted you in the first place."

Fragrance Review: Andy Tauer, Hyacinths and a Mechanic (n.d)

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"...a fascinating juxtaposition of light and dark, clean and dirty, rough yet silky smooth."

Fragrance Review: Czech and Speake, No. 88 (1981)

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"...a fairly straightforward musty to smoky rose with some incense overtones."

Fragrance Review: Nina Ricci, Nina [original] (1987)

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"...the notes dance and unfold and play lovingly with each other..."

Fragrance Review: Editions de Parfum Frederic Malle, Dans Tes Bras (2008)

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"...natural and warm, seductive and unique, enriched by a deep fragrance development."

Fragrance Review: L'Artisan, Poivre Piquant (2002)

Click me to read Jill's review of L'Artisan's Poivre Piquant.

"To all you pepper fanatics: definitely check this one out..."

Fragrance Review: Puredistance, Puredistance 1 (2008)

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"Very delicate and special, close to the wearer..."

Fragrance Review: Mystic Memories, Dark Queen (n.d.)

Click me to read Livia's review of Mystic Memories' Dark Queen.
"Not usually a fan of “dark” scents, I was surprised it was comforting!"

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Fragrance Reviews
Fragrance Review: Sisley, Eau de Sisley 3 (2009)

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"It is wonderful to have something you can wear on a hot day, but still have that depth."

Columns
The Perfumer's Apprentice: Nathalie Bessard - "Testing The Nose"

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"Quand vous faites un test olfactif, le doute vient très vite vous déstabiliser." (English & French)

 
Shopping
Shopping: Sarong Noir & Tehani - new releases from Theme Fragrance

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Theme Fragrance has released two new fragrances - Sarong Noir and Tehani!

Events
Sniffapalooza Event: Sniffapalooza's London Fragrance Excursion, July 4-11 2009

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Sniffapalooza's heading to London in July! And you're invited!

 
Interviews
Conversations: Cris Rosa Negra talks to Maurice Roucel

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"Personally I really like anything that is warm, ambery, woody, vanilla — anything with that "Guerlinade" sensuality."

Reading & Writing
Sales...Assistance?

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Livia recalls a less-than-favorable trip to a well-known Australian department store.

 
Bath and Body
For Your Hands: Back Of The Moon, Pure Jasmine Organic Hand Cream

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"...a smooth feel, is incredibly moisturising, has a gorgeous scent..."

About the Critics
About the Critics: Simone of Brazil

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Who?
Simone, well known as +Q Perfume or maisQPerfume.

 

A Rose is A Rose... 

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In this series of reviews, Brian introduces us to some "non-comformist" rose fragrances.

Czech and Speake, No. 88 (1981)

Fresh, Cannabis Rose (2008)

Alexander McQueen, Kingdom (2003)

Jean Patou, 1000 (1972)

 


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